WHAT'S HAPPENING
Conversations on Cloth with Karl-Edwin Guerre, No Chaser Magazine
Join Karl-Edwin Guerre, Editor-in-Chief of No Chaser Magazine in a deep-dive interview with two
international textile gurus, Alessandro Barberis Canonico, CEO of Vitale Barberis Canonico and Mickey
Solomon, CEO of Gladson New York. Solomon and Canonico were both born to textile families who have legendary
roots in menswear fabric design and development and together they were largely responsible for bringing
fine Italian menswear fabrics to the US market over forty years ago. They discuss why VBC is considered the
‘Best of the Best’ in creating custom fabrics for tailors worldwide and they talk about their latest
collaboration, the “Best of Vitale Barberis Canonico” a new collection that celebrates their long-standing
friendship and their success in bringing the finest Italian fabrics to the US market once again.
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EMBRACE CHANGE; DON’T BE AFRAID OF IT
CEO Michael (Mickey) Solomon speaks to MR’s Editor-in-Chief Karen Alberg Grossman about his early involvement with Vitale Barberis Canonico in bringing fine Italian menswear fabrics into the U.S. market and launching the first ever stock-supported program in VBC’s history.
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LEGACY
The true story of an enduring partnership that brought fine Italian menswear fabrics to the U.S. market.
HERITAGE
It all began in 1981, when representatives from Vitale Barberis Canonico visited HMS/Gladson in New York City.
INNOVATION
Today, VBC carries on its tradition of quality with fabrics that check all the boxes.
BEST OF VITALE BARBERIS CANONICO
VBC and Gladson are proud to present our latest collaboration. The Best of Vitale Barberis Canonico updates
56 CLASSICS … with a curated selection of VBC’s best-performing designs, plus new patterns and colors
developed exclusively by Gladson. This distinguished collection builds on VBC’s 360-year history of
producing fine fabrics for tailors and custom clothiers globally. With the same DNA as the legendary 56
CLASSICS.
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HOW TO SELL LUXURY
Join moderator, Karen Alberg Grossman, editor-in-chief of MR Magazine along with a panel of custom clothing experts, editors, writers and influencers for an industry-wide discussion on How To Sell Luxury in the United States.
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DO WE NEED A SUIT REBOOT?
Join moderator, Karen Alberg Grossman, editor-in-chief of MR Magazine along with a panel of custom clothing experts, editors, writers and influencers for an industry-wide discussion on the state-of-the-suit and the future of structured tailored clothing.
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SEE THE VIDEO
GLADSON/MR-FUTURE CUSTOM Understanding Sustainability.
Sponsored by Gladson and MR magazine and hosted by menswear expert and journalist Nick Carvell, our global team of experts examined how our industry can move toward sustainable luxury, and learn more about becoming part of the solution.
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Featured in MR Magazine
FUTURE CUSTOM: DEFINING A NEW ERA
Sponsored by Gladson and MR magazine, last week’s provocative panel on the future of custom/made-to-measure was an insider’s look into how men are shopping in our post-pandemic world, and how the industry is changing as a result. New consumer attitudes mea
Read the article and see the video in MR magazine
THE TAILOR
See photos from Technicolor Subculture fashion show
See photos from Technicolor Subculture fashion show
NEWS
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VIDEOS
Best of Vitale Barberis Canonico
Coming Soon to a Tailor Near You
Carlo Barbera
Huddersfeild Fine Worsteds introduces the Carlo Barbera collection of Jacketing and Suitings to the custom market
Revenge
A fabric collection from one of Italy's oldest Mills, Vitale Barberis Canonico
More videos
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